Release date: 20 June 2003
Promoter – Financial Intermediary
ENAC – Italian Civil Aviation AuthorityLocation
Description
The project concerns the acquisition and installation of equipment for the security inspection of all “hold baggage” as well as required modifications to baggage handling systems at 37 Italian airports, of which 14 located in the Mezzogiorno.
Objectives
Tighten further security controls at airports and implement EU Council Regulation 2320/2002 that requires full control of “hold baggage” , including those from transit flights.
Sector(s)
Proposed EIB finance (Approximate amount)
Up to EUR 150 million (under an Accelerated Finance Initiative (AFI) facility.
Total cost (Approximate amount)
EUR 205 million
Environmental aspects
Baggage inspection systems have to comply with strict health requirements and no negative impact on human health or the environment is known.
Procurement
The promoter follows the EU procurement directives for all projects.
Status
Signed - 30/12/2003
Disclaimer
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